Toronto Pride 2025

Travel

Lakeshore West

Saturday

Aldershot GO Union Station
8:05 9:15
8:36 9:45
9:05 10:15
9:36 10:45
10:05 11:15
10:36 11:45
111:05 12:15
11:36 12:45
12:05 13:15
12:36 13:45
13:05 14:15
13:29 14:28

Monday

Union Station Aldershot GO
10:47 11:55
11:17 12:26
11:47 12:55
12:17 13:26
12:47 13:55
13:17 14:26
13:47 14:55
14:17 15:26
14:47 15:55
15:17 16:26
15:51 16:49
16:00 16:58

AirBnb 1

Reservation Details

  • Host: Jenna
  • Property: Stylish Condo Downtown, Toronto
  • Address: 21 Iceboat Terrace, Toronto, ON, M5V 4A9
    • 20 minute walk from Union Station
  • Dates:
    • Check-in: Saturday June 28 at 4:00pm
    • Check-out: Monday June 30 at 11:00 a.m
  • Guests: Maximum 4
  • Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Check-In & Communication

  • Check-In Instructions: Will be provided by host a day before arrival; check-in form required (link provided by host)
  • Communication: Use Airbnb chat for all communication; phone number for emergencies only

Important Reminders

  1. Do Not Disturb Concierge: This is a residential building, not a hotel. Concierge will not assist Airbnb guests.
  2. Building Entry: Follow check-in instructions. If you must speak to the concierge, refer to yourself as a personal guest.
  3. Visitors: Guests must go downstairs to bring up visitors; concierge will not allow visitors up if "Airbnb" is mentioned.

Amenities & Notes

  • Washer/Dryer: Currently out of order, awaiting repair parts
  • WiFi: Login details will be provided 48 hours before check-in

Saturday

Kensington Market

All places are open between 12:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

From AirBnb:

Places to Eat

Golden Patty 2

Takeout bakery known for Jamaican patties and snacks.
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 187 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8

Pai 3

Popular spot for authentic Thai cuisine.
11:45 AM - 10:00 PM 18 Duncan St, Toronto, ON M5H 3G8

Breweries

Burdock Brewery Kensington Tavern 4

Brewery and tavern serving craft beer and food.
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM 184 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L6

Collective Arts Toronto Taproom 5

Taproom for local craft brewery Collective Arts.
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM 777 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V2

Food

Fusaro’s Italian Kitchen 6

Italian restaurant and market for homemade fare.
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM 147 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5V 2L7

Global Cheese Shoppe 8

Cheese shop offering local and imported cheeses.
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 76 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2K2

House of Spice 10

Spice shop with a huge selection of global spices.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 190 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L6

Moonbean Coffee Company 7

Coffee roaster and café with baked goods.
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 30 St Andrew St, Toronto, ON M5T 1K6

Sanagan’s Meat Locker 9

Popular butcher shop for local, quality meats.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 176 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8

T&T Supermarket College Store 11

Large Asian supermarket with groceries and hot food.
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM 297 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1S2

Hobby

good egg 12

Bookstore featuring cookbooks, gifts, and kitchenware.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 156 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L5

Come As You Are 14

Inclusive adult store with books, toys, and workshops.
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 254 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L7

A & C Games 16

Retro and modern video game store.
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 452 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2G8

Meeplemart 13

Board game store with a huge selection and play space.
11:00 PM - 7:00 PM 247 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 3A8

Sonic Boom 15

Large independent record store with vinyl, CDs, and more.
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM 215 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2C7

The Beguiling 17

Comic book store specializing in indie and art comics.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 319 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1S2

Vintage Clothing

Courage My Love 18

Vintage shop with clothing, jewelry, and accessories.
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM 14 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2J7

Exile Vintage 20

Vintage clothing and costume shop.
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 60 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2K1

Space Vintage 19

Vintage clothing store with curated finds.
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 34 Kensington Ave A, Toronto, ON M5T 2J9

Misc

Dragon City Mall 21

Multi-level mall with Asian shops, food, and services.
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM 280 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 3A5

Chronic Ink - Tattoo Shop Bathurst 22

Tattoo shop known for custom work and piercings.
11:00 PM - 7:00 PM 380 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S6

Map

Street Fair

  • Dates: June 27–29, 2025
  • Times: 12pm - 11pm
  • Location: Church Street, from Bloor to Dundas, Toronto
  • Vendors: 200+ stalls featuring local artisans, community organizations, and a dedicated Food Zone with food trucks
  • Special Areas:
    • Sober Oasis (substance-free space)
    • Art Zone (local 2SLGBTQI+ artists)
    • Francophone Village (French-speaking community)
    • Family Pride (activities for children and families)

For more details, visit the official Pride Toronto StreetFair page

Map

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Toronto Island

Sunset

Sun will set at 9:03 pm.

Ferry

Travel:

Centre Island (Daily & Holidays) 

  • First ferry from city: 8:00 a.m.
  • Last ferry from city: 11:30 p.m.
  • First ferry from island: 8:15 a.m.
  • Last ferry from island: 11:45 p.m.
  • Ferries run every 30–60 minutes, with more frequent service during busy times.

Sunday

Pride Parade

  • Parade starts at 2:00 PM.
  • Route details:
    • Begins at Rosedale Valley Road & Park Road
    • Travels west on Church Street
    • Heads south on Yonge Street
    • Ends at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto

Shopping List

Spices & Seasonings

  • Sichuan Peppercorns: Numbing, citrusy spice from China, not a true peppercorn.
  • Smoked Paprika: Spanish ground pepper, smoked for a deep, earthy flavor.
  • Hungarian Paprika: Sweet or hot ground pepper, a staple in Hungarian cuisine.
  • Nutmeg: Warm, sweet spice from the seed of a tropical tree.
  • Ceylon Cinnamon: Delicate, sweet cinnamon from Sri Lanka, also called “true” cinnamon.
  • Aleppo Pepper: Mild, fruity, slightly tangy chili flakes from Syria/Turkey.
  • Chemen: Turkish spice blend with fenugreek, garlic, and paprika.
  • Mahlab: Aromatic spice from cherry pits, used in Middle Eastern baking.
  • White Peppercorns: Ripe pepper berries with the outer skin removed, milder than black pepper.
  • Ma-khwaen: Thai spice with citrusy, peppery notes, similar to Sichuan pepper.
  • 7 Spice Powder: Middle Eastern blend, often includes black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and more.
  • Saffron: Delicate, aromatic spice from crocus stigmas, prized for color and flavor.
  • Allspice: Berry with flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, used in Caribbean and Middle Eastern dishes.
  • Long Pepper: Ancient spice, hotter and more complex than black pepper.
  • Grains of Paradise: West African spice, peppery with hints of citrus and cardamom.
  • Mace: Lacy covering of nutmeg seed, similar flavor but more delicate.
  • Makrut Lime Leaves: Fragrant citrus leaves used in Southeast Asian cooking.
  • Palm Sugar: Sweetener from palm tree sap, caramel-like flavor.
  • Kashmiri Chile Powder: Mild, bright red chili powder from India, prized for color.
  • White Cardamom: Subtle, floral spice, less pungent than green cardamom.

Chilies & Peppers

  • Morita Chilies: Smoky, medium-hot dried jalapeños from Mexico.
  • Puya Chilies: Mexican chili, similar to guajillo but hotter and fruitier.
  • California Chilies: Mild, dried Anaheim peppers, used in Mexican cuisine.
  • Mulato Chilies: Mild, sweet, chocolatey dried poblano peppers.
  • Cascabel Chilies: Round, nutty, mildly spicy Mexican chili.
  • Chiltepin Chilies: Tiny, fiery wild Mexican chilies.
  • New Mexico Chilies: Mild to medium-hot, earthy dried chilies from New Mexico.
  • Costeño Chilies: Mexican chili, smoky and medium-hot.
  • Kashmiri Red Chilies: Mild, vibrant red Indian chilies, used for color.
  • Guajillo Chiles: Mild, tangy, and slightly sweet Mexican chili.
  • Chiles de Árbol: Small, hot, and potent Mexican chili.
  • Ancho Chilies: Dried poblano peppers, mild and sweet.
  • Pasilla Chilies: Long, dark, mild Mexican chili with raisin-like flavor.
  • Scotch Bonnet Pepper: Very hot, fruity chili from the Caribbean.
  • Gochugaru: Korean chili flakes, mildly spicy and smoky.
  • Phrik chi fa: Mild Thai chili, often used for color.
  • Phrik haeng: Dried Thai chili, used for heat and flavor.

Fermented & Specialty Pastes

  • Fermented Chili Broad Bean Paste: Spicy, umami-rich Chinese paste (doubanjiang).
  • Fermented Black Beans: Salty, pungent Chinese fermented soybeans.
  • Miso Paste: Japanese fermented soybean paste, savory and salty.
  • Doenjang: Korean fermented soybean paste, earthy and robust.
  • Gochujang: Korean fermented chili paste, sweet, spicy, and savory.
  • Banana Ketchup: Filipino condiment made from bananas, sweet and tangy.

Dried, Preserved, and Unique Ingredients

  • Dried Shiitake Mushrooms: Umami-rich dried mushrooms, common in Asian cuisine.
  • Ube: Purple yam from the Philippines, sweet and nutty.
  • Tapioca Pearls: Starch balls from cassava, used in bubble tea and desserts.
  • Tamarind: Tangy, sweet-sour fruit pulp, used in Asian and Latin cuisines.
  • Jaggery: Unrefined cane or palm sugar, caramel-like flavor.
  • Mizuame: Japanese sweetener, thick syrup made from starch.
  • Brown Rice Vinegar: Mild, slightly sweet Japanese vinegar.
  • Kombu: Edible kelp, used in Japanese broths.
  • Yako-Nori: Toasted seaweed sheets, used for sushi.
  • Sansho: Japanese spice with citrusy, numbing flavor, related to Sichuan pepper.
  • Yukari: Japanese seasoning made from red shiso leaves, tangy and salty.
  • Plum Syrup: Sweet, tart syrup made from plums, used in drinks and desserts.
  • Pomegranate Molasses: Thick, tangy syrup from reduced pomegranate juice.
  • Date Molasses: Sweet, dark syrup made from dates.

African Spices & Blends

  • Yajin Kuli: Nigerian peanut and spice blend, used as a rub or snack.
  • Pepper Soup Spice: West African blend for spicy, aromatic soups.
  • Banga Spice: Nigerian blend for palm nut soup, includes local spices.
  • Calabash Nutmeg: West African spice, musky and aromatic.
  • Grains of Selim: Smoky, peppery West African spice.
  • Alligator Pepper: Pungent, peppery West African spice.
  • Uziza: Peppery West African leaf or seed, used in soups.

Other Notables

  • Njuda: Spicy, spreadable pork sausage from Calabria, Italy (often spelled ’Nduja).
  • Mexican Oregano: Herb with citrusy, earthy notes, different from Mediterranean oregano.
  • Achiote: Annatto seed, used for color and earthy flavor in Latin American dishes.
  • Jamaican Curry Powder: Caribbean blend with turmeric, allspice, and other spices.